Nutritional Requirements of Aquatic Species
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Aquatic organisms have diverse nutritional needs based on their species and life stages. This chapter highlights the essential nutrients required for optimal growth and health:
- Proteins are vital for tissue development and repair. Carnivorous species require higher protein content, while herbivores need less.
- Lipids (Fats) provide energy and essential fatty acids necessary for growth and reproduction.
- Carbohydrates are an energy source, though less digestible for carnivorous fish.
- Vitamins and Minerals are needed in small amounts but play significant roles in metabolism, immunity, and skeletal development.
This chapter also discusses the consequences of nutritional imbalances and methods to formulate species-specific diets.
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